Prosody Blog
Prosody is the pitch and tone of the human voice. It is the very essence of connection. Our blog hosts articles and stories dedicated to innovation, research and practice with children and young people.
We are not stuck if we move
‘We are not stuck if we move’ blog article was written by Sarah Carr, Therapeutic Specialist and Assessor at Australian Childhood Foundation. Throughout our lives, the body is our intermediary for the world; it is how we connect to our environment and others. It keeps us alive through relationships and attachment, but it also holds our …
Read MoreThe little details
‘The little details’ blog article was written by Matthew Harvey, Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. Oftentimes, when we are in need of help to make a difficult relationship easier, we turn to professionals, pick up a book or resource, or read a research article. While these all have their place, it is also important …
Read MoreTherapeutic child-centred play – the dance back to unchained joy
‘Therapeutic child-centred play – the dance back to unchained joy’ blog article was written by Jo Newbold, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. “Play turns out to be so stunningly essential to childhood; it’s like love, sunshine, and broccoli all juiced together.” Lenore Skenazy Play is the universal language of …
Read MoreLearning through play
‘Learning through play’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. We know that play is one of the most beneficial ways children can spend their time. Play is fun, flexible, voluntary, and intrinsically motivated; it involves active engagement and often incorporates make-believe. “Play is …
Read MoreWishers
‘Wishers’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead of Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects for Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. What does this little seed head pictured in my son’s hands mean to you? If you ask anyone in my family, they are wish carriers, called Wishers. When I was growing up, kids …
Read MoreEveryone needs to play
‘Everyone needs to play’ story was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. It is well known that play is important for children. Children, especially young children explore and experience the world through play. But what about adults who did not get the experience of playing as …
Read MoreFree Play and Wellbeing
This article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant in the Parenting and Early Years Program at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Play is universal, children all around the world do their own version of play. Even if play is not intentionally encouraged in a country or community somehow children still find ways to play. Through …
Read More